Components of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Reflected in Statements of Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Net OTTI losses	$ 5,213	$ 1,873
Net OTTI losses recognized in income	4,684	1,873
Gross OTTI losses
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gross OTTI losses on securities	5,213	$ 1,873
Value of business acquired amortization
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Net OTTI losses	$ (529)

Other than temporary impairment losses adjustment investments portion recognized in earnings net.

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on equity securities, OTTI related to credit losses on debt securities, and OTTI losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes OTTI losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

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-Topic 320
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